Hazardous

area
classification
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 Hazardous area classification
is the process of identifying areas where
there is a risk of explosion or fire due to
the presence of flammable gases, vapors,
dusts, or fibers. These areas are classified
according to the likelihood of the hazard
being present and the severity of the
consequences if an explosion or fire
were to occur.
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 There are
two main systems
used for hazardous area
classification

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 Class/Division system
This system is used in the United States
and Canada. It classifies areas into three
classes: Class I, Class II, and Class III.

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1 Zone system
This system is used in Europe and many
other countries around the world. It
classifies areas into five zones: Zone 0,
Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 20, and Zone 21.

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2 Zone 0
An explosive atmosphere is present
continuously or for long periods of time.

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3 Zone 1
An explosive atmosphere is likely to
occur in normal operation.

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4 Zone 2
An explosive atmosphere is not likely to
occur in normal operation and, if it
occurs, will only exist for a short time.

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5 Zone 20
An explosive atmosphere is present
continuously, but only for short periods
of time, such as during cleaning or
maintenance.

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6 Zone 21
An explosive atmosphere is likely to
occur during cleaning or maintenance,
but is not likely to occur during normal
operation.

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The zone system is based on the
following factors:

• The type of hazardous material present.

• The quantity of the hazardous material.
• The ventilation in the area.
• The potential sources of ignition.

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